Most Block Island restaurants looking to re-open in June

Now that Gov. Gina Raimondo has stated restaurants can re-open as early as May 18 for outdoor dining with strict safety and health protocols, Block Island restaurateurs are beginning to think about what the coming summer will look like, and how — or if — they can open up while adhering to the governor’s guidelines by next week. Most of the restaurant owners or operators The Block Island Times talked to said they would not be able to open for outdoor dining by May 18, but most will continue to offer their takeout menus until mid-June. Because rooming